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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1077 miles / 1734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 46 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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866
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1394
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753
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Distance from North Platte to Lake Charles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 866.046 miles
  • 1393.766 kilometers
  • 752.573 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 867.041 miles
  • 1395.367 kilometers
  • 753.438 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from North Platte to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between North Platte and Lake Charles?

There is no time difference between North Platte and Lake Charles.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from North Platte to Lake Charles generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W
Destination Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W